Department performance, highlights of District 2 and utility management guide to highlight August 20 meeting of Annual performance measures, District 2 highlights and management of utilities will highlight the August 20 meeting of the Idaho Transportation Board. The transportation board will meet remotely for its business meeting on August 20, with the board members participating via video conference from their respective district and the chairman in the auditorium with key staff. The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. To listen: Performance Measurement Report Some of this year’s highlights included these year-over-year increases or improvements: - The number of licensed drivers increased from 1.26 million in 2018 to 1.27 million in 2019; District 2 Annual Report In addition to eight major construction projects this year, the district is also working on refining its winter maintenance efforts and reducing costs, and preparing the trucks for next winter. Hoff will also provide an overview on the district’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as regimental cleaning of high-touch areas like door handles, key boards, and phones, and some employees working remotely or on a rotating schedule. Updating the Guide for Utility Management Staff will discuss with the board integrating a new chapter in the Guide for Utility Management to address private sector for-profit telecommunications facilities to provide guidance and establish procedures. It is important to protect the rights-of-way for transportation purposes while accommodating broadband and wireless facilities. The department is developing a system to track the location of utilities and encroachment permits using Geographic Information Systems.
Published 08-14-20 |